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WEBSeptember-October 2024. Back in late 2023, in response to global panic about the state of the supply chain, President Joe Biden announced the formation of the White House Council on Supply Chain Resilience. “We’re doubling down on our work at home—starting right here, right now—with the launch of a new Council on Supply Chain Resilience ...
What are beneficial cargo owners and why should we care?
WEBJan 3, 2023 · A new category of companies and even individuals are exerting an ever-increasing influence over the movement of shipments. While traditional terms of shipper and consignee still used in freight transport contracts and communications, the beneficial cargo owner (BCO) class must be understood and incorporated into all aspects of developing, marketing, and operating freight transport services.
Gartner Announces Rankings of the 2020 Supply Chain Top 25
WEBMay 22, 2020 · Gartner has announced that its 16th edition of the Supply Chain Top 25 contains an impressive group of leaders with new lessons to share, including a diverse set of six new entrants.. According to Mike Griswold, vice president analyst with the Gartner Supply Chain practice, this has been a remarkable year for supply chain innovation. “With substantial amounts of the economy closed due the ...
How P&G stays on top of its game - Supply Chain Management …
WEBJul 18, 2023 · The list of Supply Chain Masters recognizes companies that exhibited sustained supply chain excellence over the previous 10 years. The first list included just two companies: Apple and P&G, both of which have remained on the list every year since. Of the latter, Gartner highlighted the CPG leader’s history of innovative supply chain practices.
Gartner’s rankings of the 2022 Global Supply Chain Top 25 revealed
WEBMay 27, 2022 · Gartner, Inc. has released the results from its annual Global Supply Chain Top 25, identifying leading supply chains and highlighting their best practices. “Nineteen companies achieved the highest possible environmental, social and governance (ESG) score this year, reflecting the growing importance supply chain leaders assign to these initiatives,” said Mike Griswold, vice president team ...
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WEBTuesday, September 17, 2024 · 24/7 Staff Commerce reported that total August retail sales, at $710.8 billion, increased 0.1% compared to July, while posting a 2.1% annual gain. NRF reported that its calculation of August retail sales, which is based on Census data and excludes automobile dealers, gas stations, and….
Inside Target’s Store-as-a-Hub Supply Chain
WEBOct 4, 2023 · Moderator Baum observed that Target’s guest-centered supply chain provides the company with an opportunity to continuously evolve its operations, with its guests, or customers, top of mind. McCarthy said that is top of mind for every supply chain decision Target makes, which was on display at one of Target’s fulfillment centers.
Top 50 Trucking Companies 2022: Pedal to the metal
WEBMay 2, 2022 · As a result of the Teamsters’ profit-sharing plan with ABF, that kicked in a 3% bonus for all covered ABF employees on top of their yearly earnings, estimated to be at least $70,000. ABF parent ArcBest Corp. had a net income last year of $213.5 million, up from $71.1 million in 2020.
The Gartner Supply Chain Top 25: Insight on leaders
WEBSep 1, 2022 · In our 18th edition, the Gartner Supply Chain Top 25 highlights key initiatives for each leader. This is an excerpt of the original article. It was written for the September-October 2022 edition of Supply Chain Management Review. The full article is available to current subscribers.
What’s behind the empty grocery shelves - New SCMR
WEBAug 10, 2020 · In contrast, keeping sanitizing wipes on grocery store shelves is proving very difficult. During the final weeks of June, 56.2% of stores stocked out of sanitizing wipes on any given day. Production of sanitizing wipes is more complicated than for hand sanitizer. Manufacturing is at capacity.